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Topic: What is everyone taking with them? (Read 9273 times)

Right, I am absolutely terrible at packing to go away and I always forget something. What are you all taking with you? Apart from clothes, don't miss off anything you think is obvious as well because chances are I'll forget it!

I'll be taking the obvious - clothes and toiletries. In addition, I'll bring my notebook pc, digital cameras, extra batteries and charger, cell phone and charger, headphones, MP3 player, meds and other Rx's, sunscreen (espec. important if one's on an antibiotic like Bactrim), baseball cap, jacket, sunglasses (2 pair), maybe a small pair of binoculars, and I'm sure too many other items. I've always thought that it's better to bring too much and not need it than to not bring enough! I know I'll remember several items that I forgot to pack as soon as the plane takes off.

I have packed and unpacked not sure what to bring because of the weather. I now have everything packed and just waiting to get the chance to leave here and go down to Lisa's. We both fly out of Greensboro NC together at 6am on Thursday. I know one thing all my meds will be with me on this trip never know your luggage might get lost.

If you're afraid of forgetting something, remember that you'll be staying in the heart of one of the biggest downtown shopping districts in the U.S. The GAP is right across the street from the hotel, and if you're looking for something more upscale, Armani is just a few blocks away at 278 Post Street.

Attention all Brits: A couple of years ago two English friends of mine came to visit San Francisco. They were amazed at the low prices in the U.S., especially clothing. So you might want to pack light and buy stuff here.

weather.com forecast: Thrusday thru Sat will be highs of mid 60's to lows of 57 for all three days/nights. Kind of fall-like temps when I relate this to Ohio....but then I factor in possible wind or fog rolling in off the bay and it might feel a little cooler at night. I think I'm packing too much. Like usual.Mike

Hot, cold, warm, cool, somewhere in between... plus gloom of night, rain, fog and smog. Barring none, the most acurate weather forcast you can find is www.nws.noaa.gov. Go to home page and type in San Francisco, CA. It will give you the next 7 days, everytime. Hope it helps. Have the best dayMichael

I havent begun to pack and i havent quite memorized the directions to the hotel on the line that everyone reccomended in another thread....im a lost cause....ill be lucky if i make it to the airport on time....

Packing so soon? Not here. It makes the dog very nervous. We pack after dinner on Tuesday, once Tucker is at the kennel with Grandma Vicki. Tucker will spend days at Vicki's Doggy Day Care and at Vicki's home at night with her momma and daddy. Best kennel we have ever found. The little red head will not want to come home.

See you all on Wednesday or Thursday (Saturday Gary).

Til then safe trip to all and cyber hugs until we can exchange the real ones. Love, Ric

you only need one pair of shoes, jerry. The ones on your feet. You've already told us enough. I guarantee you, people will not be looking at your feet.

robert

TESTIFY!

Actually, I was just asking Jer myself: About how much spending cash do you think one should allot for SF? Mind you, I am on the typical AIDS budget, but seriously. I am not the exotic traveller, so I'm kind of up in the air.

PS: I haven't packed anything yet. So Blixer, you are not that far behind. I am planning on getting a sassy new haircut tomorrow (I am in dire need of one). And I am getting my packing started tomorrow.

I havent begun to pack and i havent quite memorized the directions to the hotel on the line that everyone reccomended in another thread....im a lost cause....ill be lucky if i make it to the airport on time....

EEP! I'm getting nervous! I haven't memorized anything either! HELP!

That's the other thing I have to do tomorrow- go thru the Gatherings threads and print off some of this info so I will have it with me!

Perhaps those of you who fear getting lost can exchange cell numbers with each other? Or have you already done that? I would want the numbers of at least 4 people if I was going to a new place that I didn't know.

That's the other thing I have to do tomorrow- go thru the Gatherings threads and print off some of this info so I will have it with me! ...

Oh my, imagine memorizing all the forum names associated with the real names in such a short time! I have print outs of the itinerary and directions to some events........and now am attempting to get the tansit route/buses printed out--which is likely what you guys are referring to. But it's all OKay guys (THunter & other folks), plenty of helpful attendees to guide ya.Mike